Buying a FRENCH Citroen C4 VTS the most WEIRD hot hatch of the 00s

My homage to Tyler from Hoovies garage with a little bit of Doug DeMuro quirks and features I buy a little French hot hatch that no one really loved. Is it a hooptie? Who knows?
Please take a minute to go look at Doug and Tyler's channel.
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[@NerdInMotion23]

Another video on this car on my other channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYKZpXSvadSebc0&feature=share7

[@pk-dn5sj]

The button on steering wheel is to switch your aircon to in cabin only cycle... In traffic jams etc or behind smelly truck... The plastic leaver on the seat is to hold your seat bell for you... The plastic holder in the boot is pure genius to hold in place your shopping which is absolutely amazing feature... So yeah I do love my C4 coupe... Next to likes of 3 Door golf or focus etc this looks like 10 years ahead in design... Also look how big and clear is the digital speedometer... Pretty much every car have it now... Anyway have fun with it 👌

[@NerdInMotion23]

That makes sense now. It's great fun to drive. I need to get some bits done then I'm off to track day it.

[@tokyowarfare6729]

I've had this car for 15 years, is not that I super love it but I can´t find a reason to swap it for anything else. Nowadays are dirty cheap also. The design is quite nice.

[@NerdInMotion23]

Absolutely

[@efco]

The dual lever on the side of the seat is to place the seatbelt closer to you, so you can grab it easily. The doors on this car are huge, and the seatbelt resting position could be way too far. This was my first car, and it had a lot of features that more modern cars don't have. If you fully read the manual you'll get some interesting surprises. Suspension is very stiff IMO, but in general it is a phenomenal car!

[@NerdInMotion23]

Thanks bud I'm still enjoying it.

[@stopneverstop]

lever on the seat is for holding the seatbelt, the piece on the lower dash is great for a permanent straw

[@s23rta]

Owned one for two and a half years, didn't know half the stuff I've learned from the video / comments. Glad I stumbled onto this, ha.

[@douglasdahlstrom949]

Been having a C4 VTS 180 for six years now, closing in on 340 000 km. Just had to replace the wheel bearings.

[@NerdInMotion23]

Wow! So it's a strong engine then.

[@MrBrandonLau]

Engine mounts, clutch and ignition coil pack for me. All normal things to replace but same I’ve only have to change the oil for the last 120000km.

[@rgbcom]

Nice car. There was a VTS manufactured with a 2.0 HDi that was coupled to a 6 speed

[@leonelrincon8659]

The clips by the side of each front seats are for holding the seat belts so that you can easily reach them.

[@rgbcom]

the water bottle icon is for you to know that inserting one in the glove compartment, the indent is for the bottle top. The little compartment is not for the bottle

[@rehenhawksmusic]

Loved this mate, interesting stuff. I think the stirring wheel and rev counter looks pretty cool, whether its that functional I wouldn't know but cheers for the content John mate.

[@MrBrandonLau]

It is really easy to use

[@MrLekatt]

..and the stationary steering wheel hub contains an unusually big (..safe) airbag. Citroën and Autoliv (S) developed this together. Nice, I think

[@NerdInMotion23]

It's certainly very cool

[@MrLekatt]

..it's a follow-up of the single spoke steering wheel from the ID19, no hub at all 😎 It was a safety feature before it's time. Most cars in the 50's had a steel rod between the bumper and the drivers chest, not so cool. I have read that the spoke's 45° angle to the left had two purposes: mimicking a half part of one of the chevrons, but more importantly, in case of an impact, redirect the forces on the drivers chest sideways to reduce the risk of serious injury. There's more to Citroën than most people realise. I'm very happy with my second C4 Coupé Hdi 😁

[@NerdInMotion23]

@@MrLekatt I didn't know that. Really interesting. I know Citroen are a bit antiquated but I think it helps innovation. The C4 is so ahead of the curve in many ways.

[@ESHouten]

the "ash tray" is actually not an astray xD it is also for coins. the cupholder in the middle is NOT a CUP holder, its a holder for a specially designed cup that is an ashtray... dont ask me why...

[@ESHouten]

the back window is SUPER smart. if a car drives behind you at a normal distance, the middlepart cuts off the bright light. and i deleted the back window wiper... its useless xD

[@ESHouten]

4000+- RPM is the spot for it to pull most cars away.

[@ESHouten]

funny thing about the spoiler. i think they all have it... mine have the same issue

[@NerdInMotion23]

I'm having to sell it as we're moving house 😭

[@TR-25]

I love this car my dad has one vts but 4 door

[@GeorgeJarrett1]

It's not the worst example I've ever seen. I've got the nicest one left in the country. 49000 Miles with optional Pan Roof, Jbl audio and full leather heated seats. I notice yours is missing the front parking sensors and has a non-standard back box. I assume due to the ridiculous price of the standard one. All the rear spoilers go like that, believe it or not, it's due to the paint flacking off because it doesn't take to the material of the wing. The xenons are directional and turn when you go round a corner.

[@limafleksa]

I'm getting the By Loeb model 330 out of 400 96K km, in the red colour. Ngl pretty excited

[@kiwikid3335]

This c4 vts is my favourite french car,I just love it very very very much.I would buy it when I will be 17-18yr old😊😊😊😊

[@CHMarin]

cool car, i had one for 13 years and i still miss it

[@echatz]

The wipers are like that to save costs in LH RH conversion. The Seat Leon 2005 has the strangest wipers as the are always vertical when stopped.

[@AdrianoWRC]

The cruise fault is for the buttons on the steering. Firsts C4 had that problem. The solution is buy a buttons set with the )( button where yours have the half black half withe circle. If you press and hold that button, you can choose the function linked to it. Please, remove that radio and install a RD4 N2 M 03 and add the "boitier nomade v. 2". It will give you double bluetooth and usb (buy a set of steering buttons with phone controls to use it 100% with voice control too). You can also install the JBL pack (i made a convertion kit for my C4 VTR, now completely turned in VTS with genuine factory optionals taken from scrap)

[@TypeRTweaks]

Liked and subscribed. Just got myself a DS4 as a second car to run around. Video will be dropping soon on that.

[@NerdInMotion23]

Awesome I'll come take a look.

[@42222]

Bought this thing from my Sister for 800€ with 230tkm. And I'm pretty happy with it.

[@NerdInMotion23]

Enjoy great fun car

[@gbxgbxgbx]

18:48 - it's a belt holder - comes very handy ;)

[@Magewars12]

Small correction, this engine is on an EW base and not XU. It's the EW10J4S to be exact. EW motors are renowned for their reliability. However, they are not very efficient. I'm going to buy one tomorrow.

[@NerdInMotion23]

Hey I appreciate the information. I can't always be correct. I love the car you won't be disappointed.

[@MrBrandonLau]

The EW engine is a tank. I have one with 230000km I have spent $500 on it in the last 120000. I don’t look after it at all have only changed oil a few times. It still runs really well. The seats have fallen apart though. Also average fuel consumption around the city is 8.3L/100km over the last 9000km driving Uber eats. I’m buying another one to treat well if I can find one without the glass roof, I live in Australia and it is an oven in summer.

[@bosef1394]

Thank you so much for the Ukie flag in the logo. As a Ukrainian this little gesture is really heartwarming especially how our whole existence has been politicized lately. Subscribed.

[@NerdInMotion23]

It's my pleasure. I don't care about the politics of it all. I care about the innocent people that had their lives ruined. I have Ukrainian friends and there is much, much, more we have done in the background to help in our own small way. Rest assured it's not just a logo for us it means so much more. 💛💙💛💙

[@fugdefano]

i have a vtr 1.6 hdi. i have had this for 12 years still looks modern and great mpg/ 74 the best 45 at the very worst.

[@NerdInMotion23]

That's awesome

[@fxtblues]

Great looking car

[@NerdInMotion23]

Thank you

[@smalley182]

Just paint it yellow & call it Bumblebee brother

[@NerdInMotion23]

🤣

[@wellybobs4403]

I bought a new one in 2006. It was great but the interior was not made of great quality materials. It cost less than ten grand at the time and I wish I had kept it

[@NerdInMotion23]

This one is currently up for sale

[@wellybobs4403]

@@NerdInMotion23 yes that's how I found it. Price is a bit more than I would pay though😀👍

[@HologramJones]

Citroens have been E10 compatible since 2000 I think.

[@markturner7409]

Great vid mate , I’d love too own this model of car it’s really cool

[@NerdInMotion23]

There is a very well priced one on autotrader at the moment.

[@markturner7409]

@@NerdInMotion23 many thanks , I’ve seen it and it does tick all the boxes , it’s just a bit too far for me to travel with work commitments atm, but cheers for the heads up , much appreciated sir

[@jevsan]

I regret selling mine, had a lot of good times with it, ESP saved me 2 times on winter and also it plough through the snow just great (on GoodYear vector 4 seasons) I don't care is not a "fast" car but is a fun one

[@NerdInMotion23]

It's no slouch though. It sees off more cars than it ought too.

[@stopneverstop]

the extra lever on the seat is a seatbelt butler

[@NerdInMotion23]

I'm not sure it is

[@stopneverstop]

@@NerdInMotion23 it is cos I have a bra coupe, and that's what it's for in the handbook

[@ignaciofuentesgonzalez9680]

I see 3 problems in this car. first is the lack of sixth gear, engine very high in revolutions and the noise of the engine on the road is high. at 100 km/h you go at 3,200 rev... there is a 2.0 diesel unit with 6 gears, I would love to know if it is compatible with the petrol engine... second, when you go at high speeds you feel a minimal intake of air through the top of the door. third is little to no cushioning in the rear.

[@NerdInMotion23]

I agree, but I'd have a petrol over the Diesel every time.

[@echatz]

This car can only be justified by its cool factor. It has to have the 2.0 petrol with VVT. It can be swapped with a 6 Speed, however it is best left as is. The only mod worth doing (to keep it original) is changing both the radio and display (preferably yellow) from an RD4 to an RD45 (and purchasing the usb cable, usb box and mic (from aliexpress)) in order to have BT and Aux.

[@DavidWilson-YT]

Enjoyed the walk though. Looks in fairly good condition. Be fun to see the 'CarWizard" report on the faults.

[@NerdInMotion23]

🤣🤣 I hope there isn't to much wrong with it.

[@mattmoo46]

Clip on side of seat you said does nothing is actually for seat best, to hold it nearer driver when they get in.

[@NerdInMotion23]

I tried to but it won't stay 🤣

[@chloehodge4414]

My first car 😊😊😊

[@pappous645]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@serbang277]

how is it in terms of reliability? any major issues?

[@NerdInMotion23]

I've had no major issues as of yet it's been really good.

[@NerdInMotion23]

If you want to see another video on the car it's here on my other channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYKZpXSvadSebc0&feature=share7

[@Lookbusybuddy]

I like aerodynamic cars. Qurky and good proportions. Tempted to buy one but want my Toyota engine and gearbox in it.

[@NerdInMotion23]

That would be very cool

[@Lookbusybuddy]

@@NerdInMotion23 currently have a yaris 1.8 sr . Nice and light good engine but handling . Not so good. The wider stance of the citroen would fit well. Just need someone to swap engine,box and electrics over.

[@Lookbusybuddy]

C4 coupe is 78mm wider .

[@rgbcom]

the button with the recycle icon is for the climate control. Recirculation

[@Lookbusybuddy]

Mr clutch do cheaper fitting than a normal garage.

[@NerdInMotion23]

Who are they? To be honest I'll be doing most of it myself.

[@markjones9056]

Wierd car for a wierd southern ginger …..match made in Huddersfield 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NerdInMotion23]

😂😂